At SVSU you will experience opportunities of self discovery, leadership, and growth while pursuing one of our 90 undergraduate or graduate programs. You will be enlightened to international cultures through speakers, coursework, and perhaps even a study abroad experience. Our distinguished faculty are committed to undergraduate teaching. The value of these opportunities is enhanced by the fact that SVSU offers the lowest tuition rate of Michigan’s public universities.

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SVSU is located within the Great Lakes Bay region (GLB) of Michigan and is in the center of the cities that comprise the region including Bay City, Midland and Saginaw. Our students enjoy a safe, modern campus with easy access to urban amenities and the year-round activities and festivals of the GLB region.

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SVSU is a place that helps you become everything you want to be, can be, and are willing to work hard to be. Now is the time to go from "I want to..." to "I am..." Applications for admission, financial aid or employment will help you get started.

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Your college experience isn’t just about what you learn in the classroom – learning is also on campus, in the local community and around the world. Engagement and leadership can be formal or informal, including joining or leading a Registered Student Organization, getting involved in Alternative Breaks, or presenting research at a national conference.

Happy Battle of the Valleys week. Learn about the history, view the listing events & fundraisers or donate online at svsu.edu/bov. Go Cardinals!

At SVSU, we care about your complete college experience. From performing on stage or meeting up with friends for an on-campus movie, to spray-painting the Spirit Rock. And we welcome all 2,300+ residents who have chosen to make the #1-ranked residence halls in the state of Michigan their home away from home.

At SVSU, students earn degrees that are both personal and practical. The faculty care and attention each student receives shows in our internships and job placement rates — students were chosen for 3,000 different research or job experiences during the last academic year.

SVSU Cardinals battle fiercely, whether in the athletic arena or in national moot court competitions. Be it NCAA competition or a national stage, we’re confident and proud of our story.

Salary studies prove that professionals with a master’s degree earn more and have greater job security. SVSU graduate programs can enhance your abilities and expand your career. Our education degrees are among only 17 programs in the U.S. with the top accreditation. We are ready to help you soar!

Salary studies prove that professionals with a master’s degree earn more and have greater job security. SVSU graduate programs can enhance your abilities and expand your career. Our accredited M.B.A. degree is now offered completely online. We are ready to help you soar!